The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Maharashtra has invited suggestions and opinions from the public on the revised school education curriculum. This step is part of the state’s efforts to bring in necessary changes to match the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The feedback link is now open to all stakeholders, including teachers, parents, students, and education experts, to share their views on how the curriculum can be improved for better learning outcomes.
I’m writing about this topic because it’s not often that regular citizens get a chance to directly contribute to what children learn in schools. Curriculum design usually stays within committees and academic bodies. But now, with SCERT inviting public feedback, every parent, teacher or student can participate in shaping future classrooms. If you’ve ever felt that textbooks are outdated, or that more practical topics need to be included, this is your chance to speak up. As someone who works closely with educational updates, I see this as a valuable opportunity for all of us to help build a more meaningful and inclusive curriculum.
Why SCERT Is Asking for Public Input
SCERT is currently working on revising the State Curriculum Framework (SCF) in alignment with the NEP 2020. This framework will influence what is taught in schools across all grades and subjects. Instead of finalising this in closed meetings, SCERT has decided to open it up for public feedback to make sure the curriculum reflects the real needs and expectations of society.
The council believes that those who are directly connected to school education—like students, teachers, parents and even employers—can offer meaningful suggestions about what works and what doesn’t in the current system.
What Areas the Feedback Will Cover
The feedback form includes various aspects of school education such as:
- Language learning (regional and national languages)
- Skill-based education
- Environmental awareness
- Integration of local culture and history
- Mental health and well-being topics
- Inclusion of digital literacy and financial awareness
- Teaching methods and classroom practices
There is also a section where you can write your own suggestions freely. This makes the process open-ended and inclusive.
How to Share Your Suggestions
The feedback is being collected online, and the form is available in both English and Marathi. Here’s how you can participate:
- Visit the official SCERT Maharashtra website
- Look for the section on curriculum feedback
- Fill out the Google Form with your suggestions
- Submit before the deadline (the last date will be updated on the website)
This process will take just 10–15 minutes but can make a lasting impact.
Why This Move Is Important for the Future of Education
When curriculum changes are made without real feedback, they often miss ground realities. For example, many schools struggle to implement topics that are too theoretical or disconnected from everyday life. Similarly, practical subjects like entrepreneurship, mental health awareness, or basic law and rights are still missing or under-taught in many schools.
By asking for public input, SCERT is showing a shift towards participatory policymaking in education. This is in line with the NEP 2020 vision, which encourages flexibility, inclusion, and real-world readiness in school education.
What You Can Do
If you are a:
- Parent: Talk to your child and share what you think should be added or removed from the syllabus
- Teacher: Suggest changes that make lessons more engaging or relevant
- Student: Highlight topics that interest you or feel missing in class
- General citizen: Share your view on what today’s students need to learn to be better prepared for life and work
Even if you’re not from Maharashtra, this model of open feedback may be adopted by other states too. So your participation helps strengthen this idea across India.
